§ 24. Sir JOHN LONSDALEasked the Postmaster-General if he is aware that a telephone call office at Keady, county Armagh, would be a convenience to the residents in that place and the city of Armagh and other neighbouring towns, and would probably lead to a profitable development of telephonic communication in the district; and if the Post Office will take immediate steps to afford the desired facilities?
§ Mr. HERBERT SAMUELThe cost of affording the telephone service desired at Keady would be considerable, and as the 181 funds available for extensions of the telephone service have necessarily been restricted, in view of the urgent requirements of the Government in connection with the War, I regret that I am not in a position to provide a call office at Keady at the present time. I will ascertain on what terms the service could be provided when funds become available.
§ Sir J. LONSDALEThe right hon. Gentleman says that the cost would be considerable. Has he made any inquiries as to the cost?
§ Mr. HERBERT SAMUELYes.
§ Sir J. LONSDALEWhat is the amount?
§ Mr. HERBERT SAMUELI could not give it without notice. I will write to the hon. Member.